Program Overview

A Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree can open the door to a range of rewarding areas of practice working with children and young people.

• Our course offers you a flexible learning experience where you will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue a particular area of work with children and young people you are most passionate about.
• You will have the opportunity to explore important areas of educational practice, formal and informal, through both in-class learning and practical work experience2.
• Get the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting international and UK based educational experiences

Why you should study this course

• If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and you want to learn alongside like-minded people in an innovative learning environment, then the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree aims to both excite and challenge you.
• Investing in the education of children and young people is essential for the growth of individuals and communities that flourish. This internationally focused course has employability at its core, and you can learn from academics and practice partners who currently collectively have experience across a range of relevant areas of study and practice.
• We have designed our course to help prepare you for a range of careers, such as social, youth and community work, family support or progression to teacher training.
• You’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers (subject to availability) which have previously included practice experts in special educational needs, child protection, children and young people’s health and youth violence, or those practising in contexts such as youth work, pastoral care, social care or primary/secondary education.